Dick Freeman

Australian musician (drums) & bandleader - (b. Mosman, NSW 29 June 1908 - d. Sydney 4 Feb., 1977) At age 19 worked as a musician in vaudeville tent shows and with Pat Hanna's Vaudeville Diggers. Joined the Musician's Union in 1929 when he worked with Al Hammett's Band. Moved to Brisbane with Frank Coughlan's Orchestra in 1931 and continued working for various bandleaders around Australia 1932-1940. Led own bands from Dec., 1940-1942 (including an all-girl group). Played with own and other leaders bands 1945-1953 and with the Port Jackson Jazz band 1956-1957.